Spokane Valley planners preview state-driven housing code changes, comp plan schedule

Aug 27, 2026

City staff and consultant Dow outlined recent Washington laws that will require Spokane Valley to update its comprehensive plan and development code, covering ADUs, middle housing, parking limits, unit-lot subdivisions, step housing, permit timelines and childcare rules; the commission set review dates for September and October.

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Chairman Robertson opened the Spokane Valley Planning Commission workshop and turned the meeting over to city staff, who introduced consultant Ethan Spoo of Dow to review recent state housing legislation and the timeline for local code changes. Spoo said the presentation was a preview ahead of draft code changes that will return to the commission in September and October.

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